Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Adrex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Iados's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sard (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 2'11". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Hamil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gimgen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Murook was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and is pretty ugly. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ielenia isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).